At least since plato and Aristotle, thinkers have pondered the relationship between philosophical arguments and the sophistical arguments offered by the Sophists -- who were the first professional lawyers. Judges wield substantial political power, and the justifications they offer for their decisions are a vital means by which citizens can assess the legitimacy of how that power is exercised. However, to evaluate judicial justifications requires close attention to the method of reasoning behind decisions. This new collection illuminates and explains the political and moral importance in justifying the exercise of judicial power.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN-13
9780815326557
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96520728
Product Key Features
Book Title
Logic, Probability, and Presumptions in Legal Reasoning
Author
Scott Brewer
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
1998
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
703g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Philosophy of Legal Reasoning: a Collection of Essays by Philosophers and Legal Scholars
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Editor
Scott Brewer
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